MRO Planner
KBI Biopharma
Summary
We are seeking an MRO inventory maintenance and calibration planner level 1 to join our team and support the maintenance of manufacturing equipment at our biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility. In this role, you will utilize a computerized maintenance management system to forecast, schedule, and document calibration and maintenance activities. An important component in accurately documenting these activities is having the ability to specify parts needed to support planned preventive maintenance and calibration activities, as well as document capture parts and materials used for unplanned corrective work. Inventory for parts and materials stocked on site is managed through the MRO program. This position will strive to continually improve our maintenance and calibration program through developing our MRO program and thoroughly integrating it into our CMMS. This position would also involve integrating CMMS into SAP. This position would work with the maintenance technicians and the Facilities Engineering group to properly install any critical parts into the operation or utility systems and understand their function and viability on the plant.
Job description
Responsibilities
MRO Inventory Management - 50%
- Parts accuracy
- Cycle counting and cycle management
- Vendor requests
- Build out of MRO database in Blue Mountain Regulatory Asset Management Database (CMMS)
- Work with KBI Engineering staff to build engineering asset Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Partner with the KBI engineering and maintenance team on management of critical spare parts
- Asset BOM build out
- Build out of MRO database
- Integrate new materials within CMMS
- Assist with the conversion of CMMS to SAP
Maintenance Planner - 30%
- Expand existing work plans to include material part numbers and potentially lot traceability
- Plan work events in CMMS
- Execute work order closures
- Asset induction
- Vendor management
- Assisting of work order review and closure
Maintenance Assistant - 20%
- Assist FM and FE with the project improvements and equipment installations
- Management of Pipettes calibration and maintenance activities
- Management of pest control for the site to include escorting of vendors, generation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports
- Occasionally assisting with the monthly maintenance utility walks
- Vendor management of routine outside vendors to include procuring quotes, managing purchase requisitions, scheduling, escorting, and closing out work orders
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a biopharmaceutical or similar regulated environment
- Proficient with MS Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong understanding of cGMP standards and regulatory compliance
- Inventory management, work order kitting, part pick up/delivery
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as emails, supplier quotes, purchase orders, and SOPs
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Meticulous attention to accuracy in documentation processes
Benefits
- Annual bonus structure
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid PTO
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee recognition programs
Company overview
KBI Biopharma is an award-winning global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides fully integrated, accelerated drug development and biologics manufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide. Founded in 1996 and now part of JSR Life Sciences, KBI has established itself as a next-generation CDMO specializing in complex biologics. The company serves over 500 client partners and has supported the advancement of more than 160 drug candidates from preclinical stages to market, including the manufacture of ten commercial products. KBI's comprehensive service portfolio includes cell line development, process development, analytical services, formulation development, and clinical and commercial cGMP manufacturing for both mammalian and microbial programs. With strategically located facilities across the United States and Europe, KBI leverages world-class analytical capabilities and proprietary platforms like SUREtechnology™ and PUREplatform™ to deliver personalized, accelerated solutions for biopharmaceutical development. The company is recognized for its scientific excellence, quality manufacturing, and commitment to helping clients bring innovative medicines to patients faster.